The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

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The history of the Bricklayers Arm, Palmer lane, York

York from the Scotland NLS site in 1852.

York Pubs history

The Bricklayers Arm, in Palmer lane was recommended for closure in 1903 and 1911, but did not close until 1937 when its license was transferred to the Corner House, Burton Stone Lane . *HM

1840, Bricklayers Arms, Matthew Arthur, Palmer lane

1849, Henry Whyman, Bricklayers Arms, Palmer lane

1851, Henry Whyman, Bricklayers Arms, Palmer lane

1858, J Burchell, Bricklayers Arms, Palmer lane, York

1885, Bricklayers Arms, George Empson, 39 Palmer lane

In 1891 at Bricklayers Arms, Palmer Lane, St Saviour, York, Yorkshire
George Empson, Inn keeper aged 43 and born in York, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Brookman, House keeper and Widow aged 34 and born in Liverpool, Lancashire
Louisa Hargrave, General servant domestic aged 15 and born in York, Yorkshire

1895, George Empson, Bricklayers Arm, 12 Palmer lane

1902, W Empson, Bricklayers' Arms, Palmer lane

1911, Bricklayers Arm, 12 Palmer lane, Empson

In 1911 at Bricklayers Arms Palmer Lane York, York, Yorkshire
William Empson, Publican aged 37 and born in York, Yorkshire
Ellen Empson, Wife aged 38 and born in Great Ouseburn Yorks
Helen Empson, Daughter aged 11 and born in York, Yorkshire
William Empson, Son aged 8 and born in York, Yorkshire
Charles Edward Empson, Son aged 3 and born in York, Yorkshire
Honor Finan, Mother in-law, Widow aged 70 and born in Co Sligo Ireland Resident

1913, William Empson, Bricklayers’ Arms, Palmer lane, Hungate

1920, Bricklayers Arms, Hungate – T Waudby

1930, Bricklayers Arms, Hungate – A Waudby

In 1936 is the Bricklayers Arms, Hungate, Henry Brabbs


*HM - Hugh Murray Directory of York Pubs 1455-2003

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